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Hebrews is the only NT book which describes Jesus as a __________ ______________
High Priest
Hebrews appears to be an early _________ wherein a letter ending was added to it and was “mailed” out
sermon
The author of Hebrews calls Jesus the “Son” and quotes the OT reference to _______________________
the future Davidic King
Jesus is the ______________ (Heb 1:6, 1:8)
Divine Son
Jesus is a priest from the order of Malchizedek (not ________)
Aaron (or Aaronic)
Jesus offers his own blood in the __________________________________ just like the OT priest offered lamb’s blood on the Day of Atonement.
Holy of Holies of the heavenly tabernacle
Jesus’ sacrifice ________ us (Heb 10:10, 14)
sanctifies
The major negative example in the sermon [in Hebrews] is _________________________________. Their lack of faithfulness prevented them from enjoying _____________________.
the wilderness generation, God’s inheritance
Jesus is the ______ of a long list of OT saints who exemplified acts of faithfulness (Heb 11)
apex
First application of Hebrews:
Lay aside everything that hinders and (of course) sin
Second application of Hebrews:
“Run” (live your life) with endurance in faithfulness
Third application of Hebrews:
Look to Jesus who endured shame because of the joy of what was to come
Fourth application of Hebrews:
Consider Jesus’ endurance so that you do not grow weary of faithfulness
Who is the audience Hebrews is written to?
Genuine believers (possibly to churches in Rome)
How many warning passages are in Hebrews?
Five. These don’t ever spell out exactly what the negative judgement will be.
Jesus ______________ the New Covenant in which Christians participate.
inaugurates
Hebrews was most likely written when?
Before 70 AD
James is _____________________________________________ and was written in between _______________.
the earliest New Testament book, 45-48 AD
James may have been written prior to the ________________________________
Jerusalem Council (of Acts 15)
The purpose of James’ letter is to:
Provide comfort and exhortation to the scattered believers
The book of James seems to be an _____________ of collected sermons/writings of James which are connected thematically.
anthology
James’ focus is not on _______________, but more on _____________________________________.
theology, skill in Christian living (wisdom)
James distinguishes “_______________” from “_______” and how believers are to handle each area.
temptations, tests
What is the difference between testing and temptation?
Tests come from God and are part of our growth as believers
Temptation cannot come from God
James challenges believers to __________________________, to ______________________, and to ___________________________.
pray with proper motives, pray for healing, pray in faith and fervency
James tells us to pray _____________ and not ____________.
boldly, selfishly
James exhorts believers to add __________ to their faith in order to benefit _______________ and for a _______________________________________.
works, other believers, better evaluation at the judgement
James does not talk about how to get saved from Hell, but how to get “saved” from _____________________.
the evaluation
The book of James is about “________” your faith and does not seek to explain specific doctrines or the nuances of “______” faith.
doing, true
James is about how “real” faith must produce works to be genuine. (T/F)
False
James claims that faith without works is “dead” (or “not profitable”) (T/F)
True
What is a counter argument that shows James isn’t talking about real vs. fake faith?
The demons have real faith (just not in the Gospel) and shudder before God’s presence.
How many illustrations does James use to support his argument that faith without works is not profitable?
Three: Abraham when he offered up Isaac, Rahab when she hid the spies, and how our bodies without our spirit are not active.
Who was the author of the Petrine letters?
Peter the Apostle (also known as Cephas and Simon (Peter))
Who was 1 Peter written to?
Dispersed believers throughout Asia minor (modern Turkey): Written to all five Roman provinces in Asia minor.
Who was 2 Peter written to?
A general audience of believers
When was 1 Peter written? 2 Peter?
63 (ish) AD, 65 (?) AD
What OT text does 1 Peter heavily use?
Isaiah’s 4th servant song of the suffering servant (Isa 53)
2 Peter and _________________________ both discuss false teachers based on shared illustration and writings.
Jude’s letter
Where did Peter (2 Peter) and Jude pull their arguments from? (three possibilities)
Peter used Jude’s letter as a source (prevailing opinion)
Jude used 2 Peter as a source
Both drew on common early church teaching
When were John’s letters written? (1-3 John)
90 AD
Who were 1-3 John written to?
Unknown you goofy!
Who wrote 1-3 John?
John the Apostle (technically anonymous)
What are the first two purpose statements of 1 John?
…in order to have fellowship with believers and to complete his joy
What are the third and fourth purpose statements of 1 John?
…in order for believers not to sin and to warn against false teachers
What is the fifth purpose statement of 1 John?
…in order for believers to know whether they are walking in eternal life
Several of John’s points are a continuation of ________________________ in his Gospel.
Jesus’ teachings
1 John does not fit the form of a standard letter/epistle; therefore it may be _______________ concerning false teaching based on a misuse of his Gospel.
an essay
Our ____________ indicates whether we are in fellowship with God or not.
behavior
Fellowship with God is maintained with what two things?
Confession of sin and “walking in the light” (“keeping his commandments” to love each other)
What are the three theological emphases in John’s letters?
Pursue fellowship with God
Maintain fellowship with believers
Avoid fellowship with false teachers (antichrists)
What hinders our fellowship with God according to John’s letters?
Our sinful attitudes against fellow believers
Praying about our relationships is the key to fellowship with other believers. (T/F)
False. Love of fellow believers is the key.
What is wrong with this statement according to John’s letters? False teachers denied Jesus’ humanity and that he was the Christ/Messiah even though they lived according to the Gospel.
The False teachers lived their lives contrary to the Gospel.
James, the half-brother of Jesus wrote Jude. (T/F)
False. Jude (half-brother of Jesus and brother of James) wrote Jude.
Jude was written between 40 and 80 AD. (T/F)
True.
Who was the letter of Jude written to?
Jewish believers around Judea and Jerusalem
The purpose of Jude was to warn believers of _______________ (_________________) who desire to lead them astray.
antichrists (false teachers?)
Jude’s letter is dense with OT allusions but he never quotes the OT. (T/F)
True.
What book (not in the Bible canon) does Jude quote as prophecy?
1 Enoch 1:9
What are the major takeaways from Hebrews and the General Epistles (how do they advance the story of God’s establishment of a Kingdom of blessing)?
Believers are to endure in faithfulness despite suffering
Jesus is the model sufferer and the model of faithfulness
Jesus is the High Priest who has entered the presence of God and intercedes for us
Believers are to live their lives with hope waiting for the full experience of the Kingdom of God’s blessing in the future New Heaven and New Earth
Be wary of false teachers who undermine the grace of Jesus and ensnare us in wicked living
Abide in fellowship with God through confession of sin and mature in your faith
Foster fellowship with other believers by loving them
John the Apostle was the author of Revelation. (T/F)
True
What seven churches were Revelation written to?
Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philidelphia, and Laodicea
Revelation was written in 103 AD. (T/F)
False. Revelation was written in the 90’s AD.
The number _________ is significant for structure and meaning in Revelation.
seven
Revelation is a composed of a mix of letters, prophecy and history. (T/F)
False. Letters, prophecy, and apocalyptic.
Revelation quotes the OT in about ¾ of its verses. (T/F)
False. Revelation alludes to (not quotes) the OT in ¾ of its verses.
The three views on reading Revelation are: Preterist, Idealist, and Futurist. (T/F)
True.
What does the Preterist reading of Revelation claim?
John’s visions are about events that took place in his own day.
What does the Idealist reading of Revelation claim?
John’s visions are not to be interpreted in detail; instead they point to general points of how God has victory over sin and death.
What does the Futurist reading of Revelation claim?
John’s visions are a portrayal of future end times.
Revelation has a theological emphasis on judgement under the ______________________________.
Wrath of God
God’s judgement results in Death, Hades, and the unsaved being thrown in the lake of fire. (T/F)
True.
_________________________ are resurrected and evaluated for rewards according to Revelation.
Faithful believers
Jesus is the Victor as symbolized by both the Lion of Judah and __________________.
slain lamb
Who rules over God’s Kingdom in the end (in Revelation)?
Jesus the Son of David and Jesus’ people
What is the allure of Satan’s narrative?
worship of human government (Roman/future human empire)
Despite the attraction of Satan’s narrative and security (economic prosperity), Revelation tells us to endure in _______ and __________________ to the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus.
faith, be faithful
The New Heavens and the New Earth are a return to what?
God’s original plan in the Garden of Eden
John’s portrayal of the New Heavens and New Earth concludes the ______________________ of the Biblical story: God’s rule over his people, who are in his place, dwelling in his presence.
major narrative arc
How should we read the Bible (now)?
Read it as dense meditation literature where careful reading and rereading discover the author intended interconnections.
Read with the whole Bible in mind
Summarize and retell yourself the Biblical story regularly
Understand your place in the larger plan of God
Apply your life to the Biblical narrative, not the other way around
Use the Biblical acts of the bible story in teaching, discipleship, and evangelism
It is most likely that Paul is the author of the sermon to the Hebrews and the audience is the believers in Jerusalem. (T/F)
False.
The author of the book of James was the brother of John and an apostle of Jesus. (T/F)
False
James is one of the influential leaders of the Jewish Christian community in Jerusalem. (T/F)
True
What are the two main influences on James’ book
Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and Proverbs
What does the BPV narrator exhort you to do when you come across an OT quotation?
Look it up in its original OT context.
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